The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)

€ 24,300
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
€ 19,200
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200

ⓘ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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop is 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.5 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3100 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.9 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4
B-K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
158 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4

▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
19.62 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
57 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
728 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
728 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft