The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 20,300
€ 20,900
€ 20,300
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 Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.7 %
General
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
94 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
140 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
32.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
32.2 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
57 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
47 mpg
city
19 mpg
65 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
849 mi
Range
257 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
849 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
135.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
84.3 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
