The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 25,700
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700

ⓘ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 10.3 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
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 DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.32 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft