The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 21,400
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1571 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
249 kg
15.85 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
280 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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13.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.63 kg/bhp
14.55 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
66 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
22 mpg
city
55 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
257 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
