The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 23,400
€ 17,300
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 TDI is 16.6 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 13.6 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
1446 kg
Kerb Weight
1244 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
202 kg
13.97 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
1KP
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
99 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
130 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
▶ REPLAY
13.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
13.9 kg/bhp
12.57 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
48 mpg
city
38 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
712 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 TDI
98.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
