The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 24,700
€ 24,500
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.5
104.8
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.43 %
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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
621 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
