The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)

€ 21,300
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 29,100
 Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..) Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 1.5 Diesel.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (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 1.5 Diesel Automatic (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 1.5 Diesel
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.24 %
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
32 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
648 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft