The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 24,700

€ 20,900

€ 24,700
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 2.0 TDI is 6.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.5
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
101.5
165.5
104.8
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3320 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.15 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
116 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
50 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
621 mi
Range
585 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
585 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft