The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 20,900
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 21.5 cm shorter, 5.5 cm narrower and 11.1 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6
1621
1759
1946
1510
1814
2013
1759 mm
Width
1814 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1621 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4204
2685
4419
4204 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.9 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
14.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
14.58 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
29 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
241 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
