The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 20,800
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 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 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)
105.7
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.52 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 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