The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

€ 21,400
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 21,400
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.5 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.62 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
B-K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 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
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
123 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
170 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
170 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
22.91 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
455 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
585 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
142.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
96.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft