The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 24,100
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
71.4
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
3305 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.41 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 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
1127 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft