The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,200
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (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 Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (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
3170 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 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
22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
26.42 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
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
512 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 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
1217 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft