The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 16,800

€ 21,400

€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.4 is 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
59.4
71.4
79.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.4 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.4 in
Height
63.8 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.85 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
P-J
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
86 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
35.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
35.2 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
579 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
633 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









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