The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13)

€ 21,300
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 23,200
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
€ 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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13)
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13)
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.04 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
25.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
19 mpg
city
55 mpg
32 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
941 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
941 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft