The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 20,900
€ 23,400
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 26.2 cm longer, 8.1 cm wider and 13.2 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1489
1840
2020
1621
1759
1946
1840 mm
Width
1759 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1489 mm
Height
1621 mm
2695
4466
2578
4204
4466 mm
Length
4204 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.62 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
118 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
200 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
12.18 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
46 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
48 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
561 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
