The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 20,900

€ 28,800

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
104.8
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.05 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
15.42 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
33 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
257 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
466 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft