The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g (12 - 13)
€ 21,300

€ 21,400

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 110g Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.4
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
101.5
165.3
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 110g Start&Stop
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.04 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 110g 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
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
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28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
25 mpg
city
48 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g 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