The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

€ 20,900
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 20,900
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.33 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex 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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
170 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
257 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
585 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 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).
135.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
96.6 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 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