The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 22,100

€ 23,600

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.79 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline 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 Turbo
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 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21.93 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
384 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
519 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
127 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft