The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 23,800
€ 19,600
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.32 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
795 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
