The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 24,200
€ 21,900
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
63.8
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
106.1
175.8
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 1.6
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.61 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
512 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
128.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
