The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 19,600
€ 19,200
€ 19,600
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 21.5 cm longer, 5.5 cm wider and 11.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4
1510
1814
2013
1621
1759
1946
1814 mm
Width
1759 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1510 mm
Height
1621 mm
2685
4419
2578
4204
4419 mm
Length
4204 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.62 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
113 bhp
79 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 NM
132 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.92 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
12.15 kg/bhp
16.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
48 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
590 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
