The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 26,700
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 10.3 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
69.3 in
Width
72.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.8 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
165.5 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.7 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft