The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 21,300
€ 20,300
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 17.1 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1480
1786
2048
1485
1809
2042
1786 mm
Width
1809 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1480 mm
Height
1485 mm
2578
4199
2662
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.71 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
94 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
280 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
13.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.63 kg/bhp
14.31 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
76 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
76 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
23 mpg
city
67 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
257 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
