The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 16,800
€ 28,500
€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 14.1 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 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 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1885 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
66 kg
4.59 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
86 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
86 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
130 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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15.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
15.97 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
51 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
633 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
512 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
