The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (12 - 15)
€ 23,700
€ 21,800
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG 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 LPG ecoFlex
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.92 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.3 gal
455 mi
Range
337 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
337 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG 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).
106.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
106.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
