The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 19,200
€ 22,100
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 21.5 cm shorter, 5.5 cm narrower and 11.1 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 1.4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.62 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 bhp
138 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
132 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
105 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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16.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.95 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
16.92 kg/bhp
9.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
43 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
518 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
