The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 20,900
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 23,900
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 Turbo is 10.3 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 5.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.45 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
26.85 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
526 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft