The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,700
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (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 (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (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 (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (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 (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.7 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
P-J
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 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
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

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

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
39 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
257 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
580 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 LPG ecoFlex
113.6 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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