The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 19,100
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2806 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.27 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
26.98 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
53 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
678 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
83.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft