The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

€ 24,200
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)
71.4
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.89 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 2.0 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 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
158 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
19.16 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
49 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
38 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
241 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
725 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
144.5 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
98.8 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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