The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 21,800

€ 19,000

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6
1510
1814
2013
1480
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1480 mm
2685
4419
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1232 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
271 kg
18.03 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
200 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
10.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.2 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
10.89 kg/bhp
12.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
39 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
39 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
337 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
337 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
106.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
106.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
502 kg
Maximum Payload
548 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L