The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18)
€ 23,900
€ 17,600
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 TSI is 6.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
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 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
3122 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
12.14 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
1KP
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
526 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
