The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 25,300
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
1809
2042
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1809 mm
Width
1808 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1485 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
2662
4370
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
4370 mm
Length
4278 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.22 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
200 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
12.63 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
63 mpg  ( 70 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.)
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5 MPGe
70 MPGe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.4 kg
city
52 mpg
8.2 kg
motorway
69 mpg
19 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
188 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
188 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
46.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
526 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L