The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 25,800
€ 21,700
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.5
104.8
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.43 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
1KP
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
29 mpg
city
56 mpg
44 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
542 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
