The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 20,000
€ 23,400
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.67 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
26.03 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 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
