The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
€ 21,600
€ 21,200
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 BMT is 6.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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 BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.32 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1KP
Generation
B-K
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 BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
621 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
