The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 22,100
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
71.4
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 Automatic (10 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 1.6 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.66 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21.93 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
519 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
127 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft