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 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.4
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
101.5
165.3
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 1.6
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.7 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
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
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
33 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6
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
