The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 25,300
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 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. 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 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
71.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.66 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
22.4 lb✽  ( 4 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
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
4 MPGe
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
29.4 lb
city
31 mpg
18.1 lb
highway
44 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft