The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 22,100
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 14.1 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
1814
2013
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1814 mm
Width
1808 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1510 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4419 mm
Length
4278 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.87 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
200 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
9.95 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
42 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
519 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
127 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
497 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L