The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 19,300
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 22 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6
1480
1786
2048
1510
1814
2013
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1480 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4199
2685
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.71 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
13.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.63 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
257 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
