The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 21,200
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 19,500
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.47 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
123 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
22.91 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
579 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft