The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 25,100
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 CNG is 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.02 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
B-K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
14.5 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
19.9 lb
city
30 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
44 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
288 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
30.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft