The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

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 26.2 cm shorter, 8.1 cm narrower and 13.2 cm taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
1840
2020
1759 mm
Width
1840 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1621 mm
Height
1489 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
2695
4466
4204 mm
Length
4466 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1476 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
83 kg
5.62 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

 REPLAY
10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
10.7 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
457 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L