The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 22,400
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 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 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 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (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 DI Turbo (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (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 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.72 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
19.04 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft