The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 17,800
€ 27,500
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 Opel Astra 1.4 is 21.5 cm longer, 5.5 cm wider and 11.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1510
1814
2013
1621
1759
1946
1814 mm
Width
1759 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1510 mm
Height
1621 mm
2685
4419
2578
4204
4419 mm
Length
4204 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
1885 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
126 kg
8.41 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
130 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
130 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
13.87 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
51 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
633 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
512 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
