The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
€ 19,200
€ 36,000
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 5.5 inches taller than the Opel Astra OPC.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra OPC
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
72.4
79.5
69.3 in
Width
72.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.5
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 OPC
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.75 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra OPC
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra OPC
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
276 hp
Opel Astra OPC
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra OPC
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra OPC
105 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra OPC
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
518 mi
Range
429 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
429 mi
Opel Astra OPC
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Opel Astra OPC
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
