The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 24,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
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
3007 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.14 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

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 automatic 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
*CAX*
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
22.44 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
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
663 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1182 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft