The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 25,300
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
71.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
104.8
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.68 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
1KP
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
49 mpg  ( 55 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22.4 lb✽  ( 4 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
55 MPGe
4 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
40 mpg
city
29.4 lb
56 mpg
highway
18.1 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
712 mi
Range
188 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
188 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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).
46.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
46.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft