The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,200

€ 23,000

€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo is 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
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 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.59 %

General
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
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
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
144 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
144 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
26.13 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
55 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
693 mi
Range
579 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
693 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
81.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









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