The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)

€ 23,900
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 24,300
 Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
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 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3122 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.68 %
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.84 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
18.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
728 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft