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

€ 23,300

€ 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 10.3 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.6
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
101.5
165.5
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 1.6 Turbo
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.3 %

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
Mid-Grade 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 GTC 1.6 Turbo
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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
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
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
47 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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).
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
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft