The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 22,100
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
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 Turbo
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.29 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft