The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Petrol) (10 - 12)
€ 20,600

€ 21,300

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1510
1814
2013
1480
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1480 mm
2685
4419
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
71 kg
5.1 %

General
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
1248 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
94 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
94 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
190 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
190 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
201 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
14.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
14.82 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
72 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
61 mpg
city
29 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
892 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
892 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
567 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L