The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 17,300
€ 25,600
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 13.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 ECOTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1244 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
223 kg
15.2 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
B-K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
130 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
130 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
12.57 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
51 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
49 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
697 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
516 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
