The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 23,800
€ 20,300
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 BMT is 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 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 BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.94 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
32.67 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
45 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
795 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
