The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14)
€ 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.11 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
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 GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
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 GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.99 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
30.99 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
47 mpg
city
49 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
777 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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