The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 26,700
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.5
104.8
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.55 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
1KP
Generation
B-K
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
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.19 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
25.19 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
41 mpg
city
55 mpg
53 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
697 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
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).
74 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
