The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 23,900
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 22,200
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 10.3 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
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 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
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 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.45 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft