The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 21,200

€ 19,300

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.22 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
579 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft