The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 17,600
€ 21,900
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
12.03 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
B-K
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
