The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 17,300
€ 26,700
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 ECOTEC is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 ECOTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
12.2 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
468 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
