The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 20,900
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 25,600
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 10.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
165.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.04 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
33 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft