The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 28,100
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 23,900
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (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 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.68 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
B-K
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
15.11 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
39 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
489 mi
Range
526 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
489 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft