The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 20,900
€ 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 21.5 cm shorter, 5.5 cm narrower and 11.1 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
1621
1759
1946
1510
1814
2013
1759 mm
Width
1814 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1621 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4204
2685
4419
4204 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.93 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
175 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
13.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
13.46 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
579 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
490 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
570 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
