The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,100
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 26,000
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 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
105.7
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.66 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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