The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
€ 19,600
€ 36,000
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 10.3 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Opel Astra OPC.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra OPC
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
72.4
79.5
69.3 in
Width
72.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.5
106.1
175.8
165.5 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra OPC
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.58 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra OPC
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra OPC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
276 hp
Opel Astra OPC
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra OPC
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra OPC
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra OPC
▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
589 mi
Range
429 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
429 mi
Opel Astra OPC
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra OPC
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
