The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 22,300
€ 20,800
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
2884 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
173 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
173 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.49 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
432 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
542 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
