The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 22,500

€ 21,300

€ 22,500
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 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 26.7 cm longer, 5.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1489
1840
2020
1480
1786
2048
1840 mm
Width
1786 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1489 mm
Height
1480 mm
2695
4466
2578
4199
4466 mm
Length
4199 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
8 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
138 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
200 NM
144 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
125 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
10.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
10.41 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
48 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
590 mi
Range
257 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
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 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
513 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L