The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 20,500
€ 23,900
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1416 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
43 kg
3.04 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
200 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
9.95 kg/bhp
11.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
48 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
590 mi
Range
526 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
554 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
