The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14)
€ 29,400
€ 19,900
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 10.3 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.6
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
101.5
165.5
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.19 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
