The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 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 16.6 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 13.6 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1621
1759
1946
1485
1809
2042
1759 mm
Width
1809 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1621 mm
Height
1485 mm
2578
4204
2662
4370
4204 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1476 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
131 kg
8.88 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1KP
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
94 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
280 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
10.7 kg/bhp
14.31 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
76 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
76 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
45 mpg
city
67 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
670 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L