The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19)
€ 23,700

€ 23,900

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.53 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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 Diesel Start&Stop
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 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
22.67 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
30 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
241 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft