The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)

€ 21,300
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 20,800
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)
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 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.7 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
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 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
32 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft