The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 27,600
€ 20,300
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.98 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.2 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
32.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
670 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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
