The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 22,700
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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 Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.05 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
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

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 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

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
39 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
580 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
113.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft