The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
€ 19,200
€ 25,100
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 1.4 is 6.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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 1.4
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
2 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
1KP
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
105 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
14.5 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
6 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27 mpg
city
19.9 lb
44 mpg
highway
11.7 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
518 mi
Range
288 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
288 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Environmental Impact
125 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).
30.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
30.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
