The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 22,600

€ 20,900

€ 22,600
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 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
104.8
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2884 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.06 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
148 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
170 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
170 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
19.49 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
44 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
53 mpg
highway
33 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
552 mi
Range
257 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
552 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
102.4 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft