The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

€ 25,300
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 25,300
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 ECOTEC CNG 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 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.09 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

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
Drivetrain
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
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

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
22.4 lb✽  ( 4 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 mpg  ( 19 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
4 MPGe
19 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
29.4 lb
city
19 mpg
18.1 lb
highway
32 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
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).
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 5
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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