The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,200

€ 26,000

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.31 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 TDI BMT
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
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.14 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
10.41 kg/bhp
14.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
42 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
512 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
512 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L