The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 17,000
€ 20,100
€ 17,000
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 Opel Astra 1.6 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 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
27.18 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
36 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
527 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
527 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
125 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
