The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
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 DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.14 %
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
47 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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