The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 17,600
€ 21,200
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 13.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1485
1809
2042
1621
1759
1946
1809 mm
Width
1759 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1485 mm
Height
1621 mm
2662
4370
2578
4204
4370 mm
Length
4204 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1244 kg
Kerb Weight
1356 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
112 kg
8.26 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
B-K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
130 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
130 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.04 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
12.57 kg/bhp
13.04 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
51 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
579 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 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 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
516 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
