The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)

€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,400
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.71 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
116 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
45 mpg
city
46 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft