The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,500
€ 19,500
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 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 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.9 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
P-J
Generation
16
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
22.25 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
579 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
