The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 20,500
		
					 
					€ 19,600
					
					 
					€ 20,500
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 19,600
				ⓘ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 Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop is  6.5 inches longer,  2 inches wider and  5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
				
				Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
					VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
				58.5
							
							71.2
							
							80.4
							
						63.8
							
							69.3
															
							76.6
							
						71.2 in
					Width
					69.3 in
				80.4 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					76.6 in
				58.5 in
					Height
					63.8 in
				104.8
							
							172
							
						101.5
							
							165.5
							
						172 in
					Length
					165.5 in
				104.8 in
					Wheelbase
					101.5 in
				Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
					VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
				2806 lb
					Curb Weight
					2987 lb
				3924 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4255 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								181 lb
									6.06 %
								 
								General
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
					VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
				B-K
	
					Generation
					1KP
				Hatchback
	
					Car Body Style
					Hatchback
				Mid-Grade Unleaded
					Fuel Type
					Mid-Grade Unleaded
				
Front-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
5-speed manual transmission
					Transmission
					5-speed manual transmission
				Engine
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
					VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
				Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
				Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
					2
3
Cylinders
					4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
					1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
						at 5500 rpm
					Power
					84 hp
						at 4800 rpm
					Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
						104 hp
						84 hp
						VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
					125 lb‑ft
						at 1800 rpm
					Max. Torque
					118 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
						125 lb‑ft
						118 lb‑ft
						VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
					Performance
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
					VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
				
							
							
							121 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							109 mph
						
					11.2 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					13.4 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
512 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
610 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
						26.98 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					35.56 lb/hp
						
				Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
						26.98 lb/hp
						35.56 lb/hp
						VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
					VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						53 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						41 mpg
						
					
				Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
						53 mpg
						41 mpg
						VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
					44 mpg
					city
					33 mpg
						
				60 mpg
					highway
					48 mpg
						
				12.7 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					14.5 gal
						678 mi
					Range
					589 mi
				Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
						678 mi
						589 mi
						VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
					Environmental Impact
	
				83.4 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).
109.9 kWh
						
				Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
						83.4 kWh
						109.9 kWh
						VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				164 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					219 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
					VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1118 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1268 lb
				10.5 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					11.2 cu ft
				








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












