The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 21,000

€ 20,800

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop is 9.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
104.8
172
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
2806 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.74 %

General
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
B-K
Generation
9C
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
104 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
26.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
26.98 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
50 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
43 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
432 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
634 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
89 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).
149.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
89 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft








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