The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 19,900
€ 21,200
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 10.3 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 5.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3104 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.7 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
96 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
31.35 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
579 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
