The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) 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 DI Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1510
1814
2013
1480
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1480 mm
2685
4419
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
181 kg
12.04 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four petrol 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
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
260 NM
144 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
8.95 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
42 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
512 mi
Range
257 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 DI Turbo
128.7 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L