The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 25,600
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 10.3 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
69.3 in
Width
72.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.8 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
165.5 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.92 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra GTC 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 GTC 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 GTC 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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 GTC 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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft