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 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
549 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
19 mpg
city
46 mpg
33 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
