The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 19,400

€ 21,500

€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo is 9.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.5
71.2
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
104.8
172
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.93 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
B-K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
123 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
22.91 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
43 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
37 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
422 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
542 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft