The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)

€ 21,300
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 25,300
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
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 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.09 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
26 mpg  ( 19 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22.4 lb✽  ( 4 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
19 MPGe
4 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
19 mpg
city
29.4 lb
32 mpg
highway
18.1 lb
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
257 mi
Range
188 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
188 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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).
46.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
46.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft