The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

€ 23,900
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 10.3 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
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 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
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 1.6 Turbo
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.63 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft