The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 21,300

€ 21,600

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
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
101.5
165.3
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.8 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
67 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
19 mpg
city
59 mpg
32 mpg
highway
71 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
257 mi
Range
852 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
852 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI 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).
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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft