The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 23,400
€ 19,700
€ 23,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel is 9.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW New Beetle 2.0
58.5
71.2
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
104.8
172
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW New Beetle 2.0
3023 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.64 %
General
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW New Beetle 2.0
B-K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
104 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
192 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW New Beetle 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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29.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
29.07 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
65 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
55 mpg
city
20 mpg
74 mpg
highway
35 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
393 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
828 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
164.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
74 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
