The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 20,000

€ 21,600

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 Turbo is 21.5 cm longer, 5.5 cm wider and 11.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
1510
1814
2013
1621
1759
1946
1814 mm
Width
1759 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1510 mm
Height
1621 mm
2685
4419
2578
4204
4419 mm
Length
4204 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.66 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
118 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
200 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.12 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
11.64 kg/bhp
13.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
48 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
590 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L