The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,500

€ 23,800

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
104.8
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2806 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.15 %

General
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
104 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
26.98 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
53 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
678 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
83.4 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 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
83.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft