The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,700

€ 26,000

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 DI Turbo is 16.6 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 13.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1278 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
193 kg
13.12 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
B-K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
245 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
245 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.14 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
8.64 kg/bhp
14.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
51 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
56 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
542 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
542 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L