The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 36,000
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 10.3 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Opel Astra OPC.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra OPC
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
72.4
79.5
69.3 in
Width
72.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.5
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 OPC
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.78 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra OPC
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra OPC
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
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
276 hp
Opel Astra OPC
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra OPC
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra OPC
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra OPC
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
30 mpg
highway
36 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
241 mi
Range
429 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
429 mi
Opel Astra OPC
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra OPC
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
