The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 19,500
€ 21,900
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 GTC 1.4 is 10.3 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 5.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
72.4 in
Width
69.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.6 in
Height
63.8 in
106.1
175.8
101.5
165.5
175.8 in
Length
165.5 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
