The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
€ 22,700
€ 25,300
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel is 6.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.5
104.8
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.53 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
1KP
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
( 18 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22.4 lb✽
( 4 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
18 MPGe
4 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
18 mpg
city
29.4 lb
30 mpg
highway
18.1 lb
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
241 mi
Range
188 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
188 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
46.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
46.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
