The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 18,100
€ 21,900
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.5 in
105.7
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
99 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
96 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
30.58 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
44 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
697 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
657 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
100.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
