The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 18,100
€ 24,700
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
59.4
71.4
79.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.4 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.4 in
Height
63.8 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.82 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
99 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
30.58 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
657 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
113.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
100.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
