The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,400
€ 23,800
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 DI Turbo is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.8 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
123 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
22.91 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
542 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
