The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 26,700
€ 20,100
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3023 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
B-K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
120 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
25.19 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
65 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
55 mpg
city
35 mpg
74 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
828 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
74 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
