The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
€ 21,600
€ 20,000
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.66 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 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
