The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 24,800

€ 20,900

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel 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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
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
104.8
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.11 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
148 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
140 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
20.75 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
49 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
38 mpg
city
19 mpg
59 mpg
highway
33 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
621 mi
Range
257 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
621 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
135.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 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