The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 24,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
63.8
69.3
76.6
59.4
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
101.5
165.5
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 Turbo
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.89 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
30 mpg
highway
42 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
241 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 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).
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.6 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
