The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 25,000

€ 26,000

€ 25,000
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 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.57 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
143 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
174 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
174 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
20.73 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
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
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
48 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
609 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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
92.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft