The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 17,800
€ 18,700
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 29 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.6
1510
1814
2013
1498
1721
1897
1814 mm
Width
1721 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1510 mm
Height
1498 mm
2685
4419
2515
4129
4419 mm
Length
4129 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.6
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1277 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
96 kg
6.99 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.6
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
99 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
130 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
130 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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13.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
13.87 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
51 mpg
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
455 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
633 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
104.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
497 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
