The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 21,800

€ 26,700

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.5 in
105.7
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.73 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
24.01 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
33 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
10.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
337 mi
Range
468 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
337 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
106.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft