The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 24,400
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
63.8
69.3
76.6
59.4
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
101.5
165.5
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 1.6 Turbo
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.4 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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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
104 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
697 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
