The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 20,000
€ 21,200
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 Turbo is 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.22 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
P-J
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 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
25.65 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
579 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
