The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,300

€ 21,900

€ 25,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is 9.2 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1485
1809
2042
1486
1808
2021
1809 mm
Width
1808 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1485 mm
Height
1486 mm
2662
4370
2537
4278
4370 mm
Length
4278 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.66 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
200 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
12.63 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
10.1 kg✽
( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5 MPGe
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
13.4 kg
city
37 mpg
8.2 kg
motorway
53 mpg
19 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
188 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
188 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
46.2 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
46.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
526 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L