The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
€ 19,600

€ 20,000

€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 21.5 cm shorter, 5.5 cm narrower and 11.1 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1621
1759
1946
1510
1814
2013
1759 mm
Width
1814 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1621 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4204
2685
4419
4204 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.31 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
118 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
109 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
16.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.13 kg/bhp
11.64 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
589 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L