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

€ 25,600

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.94 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
26.03 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft