The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 32,100

€ 25,800

€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.46 %

General
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.04 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
682 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
682 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
104.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft