The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)

€ 22,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 23,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
105.7
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.92 %
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
30 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft