The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14)
€ 22,700
€ 19,900
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 10.3 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.6
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
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 GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
455 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
