The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 22,800
€ 23,900
€ 22,800
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 Turbo is 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.04 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
526 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
