The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 22,700

€ 16,800

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 1.4 ecoFlex.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 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 1.4 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 1.4 ecoFlex
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
86 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
114 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.2 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
35.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
455 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 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