The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 23,400
 Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..) Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 1.5 Diesel.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
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 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
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 1.5 Diesel
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.53 %
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 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 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.07 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
29.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
30 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft