The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 21,300
€ 23,200
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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 Diesel Start&Stop
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.8 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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 Diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
22.37 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
19 mpg
city
51 mpg
32 mpg
highway
67 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
257 mi
Range
765 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
765 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
