The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 23,700

€ 21,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.92 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1KP
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
30 mpg
highway
59 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
241 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 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).
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 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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