The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 20,300
€ 20,100
€ 20,300
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 Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 14.1 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1510
1814
2013
1486
1808
2021
1814 mm
Width
1808 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1510 mm
Height
1486 mm
2685
4419
2537
4278
4419 mm
Length
4278 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1359 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.44 %
General
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1248 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
94 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
94 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
190 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
190 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
201 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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14.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
14.82 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
69 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
54 mpg
city
32 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
849 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
849 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
567 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
