The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

€ 22,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 21,200
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
104.8
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.62 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1KP
Generation
B-K
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft