The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 15)
€ 21,200
€ 21,800
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
63.8
69.3
76.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.5
105.7
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.78 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
579 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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).
108 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
108 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
