The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (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. The Opel Astra 1.4 is 9.2 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1485
1809
2042
1486
1808
2021
1809 mm
Width
1808 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1485 mm
Height
1486 mm
2662
4370
2537
4278
4370 mm
Length
4278 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1244 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
117 kg
8.6 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
130 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
130 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
12.57 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
51 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
52 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 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 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
516 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
