The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 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 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 ecoFlex
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 ecoFlex
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
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
23.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
18 mpg
city
46 mpg
30 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
241 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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
