The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 17,300
€ 18,700
€ 17,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC is 9.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW New Beetle 1.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
104.8
172
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW New Beetle 1.6
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.59 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW New Beetle 1.6
B-K
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW New Beetle 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
455 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 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 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
