The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 26.2 cm shorter, 8.1 cm narrower and 13.2 cm taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
1840
2020
1759 mm
Width
1840 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1621 mm
Height
1489 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
2695
4466
4204 mm
Length
4466 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.3 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
14.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
14.14 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
56 mpg
city
30 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
457 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L