The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 25,300

€ 23,700

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is 16.6 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 13.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1485
1809
2042
1621
1759
1946
1809 mm
Width
1759 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1485 mm
Height
1621 mm
2662
4370
2578
4204
4370 mm
Length
4204 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.54 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
B-K
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
12.63 kg/bhp
14.58 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 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
29 mpg
( 21 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
21 MPGe
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
13.4 kg
city
22 mpg
8.2 kg
motorway
36 mpg
19 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
188 mi
Range
241 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
188 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
144.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
46.2 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L