The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 24,800
 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (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) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (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
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.92 %
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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
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

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ 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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
30 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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