The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

€ 22,500
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 22,500
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 GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is 10.3 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 5.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
72.4
79.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
72.4 in
Width
69.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.6 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
175.8 in
Length
165.5 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.61 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
138 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
125 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
22.96 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
590 mi
Range
241 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
144.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 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