The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 16,800
€ 20,100
€ 16,800
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 1.4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.5 in
105.7
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.86 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
P-J
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
86 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
35.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
35.2 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
633 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
