The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 25,300

€ 21,700

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 2.0.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 2.0
1485
1809
2042
1498
1721
1897
1809 mm
Width
1721 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1485 mm
Height
1498 mm
2662
4370
2515
4129
4370 mm
Length
4129 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 2.0
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.66 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 2.0
B-K
Generation
9C
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
200 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 2.0
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
12.63 kg/bhp
11.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
5 MPGe
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
13.4 kg
city
21 mpg
8.2 kg
motorway
41 mpg
19 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
188 mi
Range
372 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
188 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
46.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
526 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L