The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

€ 20,900
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 17,500
 VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.4
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is 9.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.63 %
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
B-K
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
170 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
170 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.04 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
585 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
96.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft