The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 22,500

€ 21,000

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 21.5 cm shorter, 5.5 cm narrower and 11.1 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1621
1759
1946
1510
1814
2013
1759 mm
Width
1814 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1621 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4204
2685
4419
4204 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1474 kg
Kerb Weight
1571 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
97 kg
6.17 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
250 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
13.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
13.65 kg/bhp
14.55 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
43 mpg
city
51 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
670 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
546 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L