The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 20,700
€ 20,100
€ 20,700
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 DI Turbo 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 DI Turbo
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 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1278 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
83 kg
6.1 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
245 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
245 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
8.64 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
51 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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 DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
542 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
