The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 20,900
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 10.3 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
69.3 in
Width
72.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.8 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
165.5 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.63 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft