The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 23,400

€ 21,000

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63.8
69.3
76.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.5
105.7
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.8 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
40 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
712 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
98.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft