The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 20,000
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 21,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 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 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
71.4
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI 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 Turbo (10 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI 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 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.66 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
25.65 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft