The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 21,900

€ 22,300

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 16.6 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 13.6 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1621
1759
1946
1485
1809
2042
1759 mm
Width
1809 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1621 mm
Height
1485 mm
2578
4204
2662
4370
4204 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1308 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg

Weight Difference:
106 kg
7.5 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
B-K
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 bhp
148 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
235 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 NM
235 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
14 kg/bhp
8.84 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
42 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
503 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
128.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
537 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L