The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
€ 27,500

€ 18,700

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 21.5 cm shorter, 5.5 cm narrower and 11.1 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1621
1759
1946
1510
1814
2013
1759 mm
Width
1814 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1621 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4204
2685
4419
4204 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1499 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1945 kg

Weight Difference:
106 kg
7.07 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
118 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
240 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
133 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
9.49 kg/bhp
11.81 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
542 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
511 kg
Maximum Payload
552 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L