The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 21,300
€ 24,500
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 1.6 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 17.1 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1485
1809
2042
1480
1786
2048
1809 mm
Width
1786 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1485 mm
Height
1480 mm
2662
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
42 kg
3.08 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
320 NM
144 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
10.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
10.18 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
63 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
50 mpg
city
23 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
663 mi
Range
257 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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 CDTI
92.5 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
