The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 21,800
€ 23,900
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 LPG ecoFlex is 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
59.4
71.4
79.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.4 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.4 in
Height
63.8 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.79 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
24.01 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
33 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
337 mi
Range
526 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
337 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.2 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 LPG ecoFlex
106.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
