The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 25,300
€ 20,100
€ 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 9.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
58.5
71.2
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
104.8
172
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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
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
4 MPGe
49 MPGe
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
29.4 lb
city
35 mpg
18.1 lb
highway
51 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
