The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)

€ 20,900
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 22,700
 Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
70.3
80.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.7 %
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
30 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
307 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
307 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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).
116.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
116.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft