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 9.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.67 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
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
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
26 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
4 MPGe
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
29.4 lb
city
18 mpg
18.1 lb
highway
34 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
