The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 22,400
€ 25,600
€ 22,400
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 DI Turbo is 16.6 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 13.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1278 kg
Kerb Weight
1481 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
203 kg
13.71 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
B-K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
148 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
245 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
245 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.37 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
8.64 kg/bhp
9.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
51 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
526 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
542 kg
Maximum Payload
509 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
