The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 21,200
€ 19,200
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 DI Turbo is 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.41 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
B-K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
123 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
22.91 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
