The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 17,300
€ 26,000
€ 17,300
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 ECOTEC 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 ECOTEC
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 ECOTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
15.42 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 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
