The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 24,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
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 1.6 CDTI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.53 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1KP
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
30 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft