The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

€ 19,500
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 19,500
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 GTC 1.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
72.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.8 in
Length
165.3 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3104 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.12 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
111 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
45 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
257 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 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