The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 13)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 20,600
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

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 is 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 13)
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 DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 13)
105.7
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.04 %
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

 REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
32.67 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
892 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
892 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft