The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 22,200
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 19,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 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 1.2 TSI (10 - 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 1.2 TSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.71 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

General

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

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
589 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft