The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 21,000
€ 22,700
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI is 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
59.4
71.4
79.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.4 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.4 in
Height
63.8 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.99 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
P-J
Generation
1KP
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 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32.06 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
43 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
30 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
773 mi
Range
241 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
144.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
