The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 29,100
€ 17,500
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.4.
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 1.4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.88 %
General
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW New Beetle 1.4
B-K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
120 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
210 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
210 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW New Beetle 1.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
25.63 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
51 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
60 mpg
highway
41 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
648 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
648 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
94.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
