The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

€ 21,300
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 21,200
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
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 DI Turbo (15 - 17)
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 DI Turbo
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.33 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
32 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft