The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)

€ 23,000
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 20,900
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.72 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
585 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
585 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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