The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 22,700
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 21,500
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
71.4 in
Width
67.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.4 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
174 in
Length
162.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.11 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
P-J
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 LPG ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
21.93 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
39 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
422 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
580 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
113.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft