The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,700
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 23,800
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 BMT 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 BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (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 BMT (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 BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.44 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
116 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 BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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