The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 24,800
€ 19,200
€ 24,800
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 DI Turbo is 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.05 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
