The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 17,000
€ 23,800
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 14.1 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1510
1814
2013
1486
1808
2021
1814 mm
Width
1808 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1510 mm
Height
1486 mm
2685
4419
2537
4278
4419 mm
Length
4278 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.69 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
155 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
12.33 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
527 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
527 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
125 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
512 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
