The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,100
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 22,100
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 21.5 cm longer, 5.5 cm wider and 11.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
1814
2013
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1814 mm
Width
1759 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1510 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4419 mm
Length
4204 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
94 kg
6.41 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
200 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

142 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
9.95 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
42 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
697 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
519 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
127 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L