The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 22,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 Turbo
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.89 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
503 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
