The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 22,100
€ 19,700
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.23 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21.93 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
412 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
519 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
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).
157.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
127 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
