The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 21,800
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.53 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
24.01 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
33 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
795 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
337 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
106.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft