The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 26,700
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI is 26.2 cm longer, 8.1 cm wider and 13.2 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
1840
2020
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1840 mm
Width
1759 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1489 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4466 mm
Length
4204 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.29 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
9.51 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
50 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L