The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 17,300
€ 20,600
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 2.0.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.13 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW New Beetle 2.0
115 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
33 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
364 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
