The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

€ 24,800
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 20,900
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 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 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
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 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.04 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
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

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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