The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 27,600

€ 23,300

€ 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 10.3 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
69.3 in
Width
72.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.8 in
Height
58.6 in
101.5
165.5
106.1
175.8
165.5 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.62 %

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
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
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
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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).
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
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft