The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

€ 24,500
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 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 6.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.09 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
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

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
62 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 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