The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 17,600
€ 20,100
€ 17,600
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 a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Opel Astra 1.4 is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.5
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
104.8
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.48 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
