The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,100
€ 23,800
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 CNG is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 CNG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.75 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four 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
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
14.5 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg
( 49 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
49 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
19.9 lb
city
34 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
51 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
288 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
30.1 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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
