The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 19,200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4
€ 26,700
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 10.3 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
69.3 in
Width
72.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.8 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
165.5 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.75 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft