The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 21,000
€ 27,500
€ 21,000
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 1.7 CDTI is 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.59 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32.06 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 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
