The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19)
€ 23,000
€ 19,400
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 DI Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 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
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.72 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 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
104 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
579 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 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
