The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15)
€ 25,800
€ 17,000
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
59.4
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
101.5
165.5
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 1.6
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
542 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
