The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
€ 17,800
€ 21,300
€ 17,800
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 1.4 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 1.4
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 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.7 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
30.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
30.58 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
633 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 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
