The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 20,300

€ 17,600

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.2 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
25.65 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
579 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
633 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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