The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13)
€ 19,800
€ 17,800
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
59.4
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
101.5
165.5
105.7
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
2972 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.82 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
450 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
Environmental Impact
144 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 1.6
144 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
