The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 24,700
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 24,200
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

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 10.3 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (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 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (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 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.58 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

 REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 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