The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 21,400

€ 20,100

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.2 DI Turbo is 24.1 cm longer, 8.8 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1485
1809
2042
1498
1721
1897
1809 mm
Width
1721 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1485 mm
Height
1498 mm
2662
4370
2515
4129
4370 mm
Length
4129 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1805 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
86 kg
6.3 %

General
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
B-K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1199 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
128 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
128 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
225 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
225 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
10 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
66 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
54 mpg
city
42 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
693 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
693 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
81.4 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 1.2 DI Turbo
81.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
525 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L