The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 20,500
€ 27,600
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.98 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21.93 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
50 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
670 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
