The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 25,300
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 20,100
 VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 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 considerably. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is 24.1 cm longer, 8.8 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
1809
2042
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
1721
1897
1809 mm
Width
1721 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1485 mm
Height
1498 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
2662
4370
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
2515
4129
4370 mm
Length
4129 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1720 kg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.15 %
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
B-K
Generation
9C
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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
108 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
200 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 1.9 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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
12.63 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 1.9 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
52 mpg  ( 59 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
59 MPGe
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.4 kg
city
42 mpg
8.2 kg
motorway
61 mpg
19 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
188 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
188 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
46.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
526 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L