The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 20,500
€ 20,100
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 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 1.9 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
59.4
71.4
79.3
59
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
105.7
174
99
162.6
174 in
Length
162.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.5 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21.93 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
