The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 17,600
€ 25,600
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 16.6 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 13.6 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.4.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
1621
1759
1946
1485
1809
2042
1759 mm
Width
1809 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1621 mm
Height
1485 mm
2578
4204
2662
4370
4204 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
1481 kg
Kerb Weight
1244 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
237 kg
16 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
1KP
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
99 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
240 NM
130 NM
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
133 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
▶ REPLAY
9.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
9.37 kg/bhp
12.57 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
34 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
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)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
509 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
