The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 22,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 DI Turbo is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.17 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
143 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
174 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
174 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
20.73 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
48 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
609 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
92.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
