The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 19,900
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

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 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14)
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 ecoFlex (11 - 14)
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.93 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
133 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop

 REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft