The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 22,200
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
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 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
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 1.4 Turbo
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.15 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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 GTC 1.4 Turbo
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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 GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
133 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft