The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
€ 21,200
€ 25,300
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.5
104.8
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
1KP
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22.4 lb✽
( 4 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
4 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
32 mpg
city
29.4 lb
46 mpg
highway
18.1 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
579 mi
Range
188 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
188 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
46.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
46.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
