The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 18,700
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 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 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.4 inches 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
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
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 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.08 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.03 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
26.03 lb/hp
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
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (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
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft