The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 30,000
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 10.3 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.03 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
192 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
710 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft