The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 16,800
€ 25,600
€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.4 is 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.4 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
86 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
35.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
35.2 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
697 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
633 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
