The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13)
€ 23,900
€ 18,100
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 TSI is 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
63.8
69.3
76.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.5
105.7
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.04 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
P-J
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
526 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
