The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)

€ 20,900
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 22,500
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.52 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
26.85 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
670 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft