The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

€ 22,700
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 22,700
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 LPG ecoFlex is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.7 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
21.93 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
30 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
307 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
307 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
116.5 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
116.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft