The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,400
€ 21,900
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
104.8
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3023 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.5 Diesel
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
104 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
29.07 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
65 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
828 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
74 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
