The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 25,300

€ 20,900

€ 25,300
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 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 17.1 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1485
1809
2042
1480
1786
2048
1809 mm
Width
1786 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1485 mm
Height
1480 mm
2662
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
42 kg
3.08 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
108 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
200 NM
144 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
12.63 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
10.1 kg✽
( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
31 mpg
( 23 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5 MPGe
23 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.4 kg
city
22 mpg
8.2 kg
motorway
39 mpg
19 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
188 mi
Range
257 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
188 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
46.2 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 ECOTEC CNG
46.2 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L