The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)

€ 20,900
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 25,300
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 17.1 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
1786
2048
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
1809
2042
1786 mm
Width
1809 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1480 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
2578
4199
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
2662
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
42 kg
3.08 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

▶ REPLAY
13.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.63 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
31 mpg  ( 23 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
10.1 kg✽  ( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
23 MPGe
5 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
22 mpg
city
13.4 kg
39 mpg
motorway
8.2 kg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kg
257 mi
Range
188 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
188 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
46.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
46.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L