The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 20,900
€ 27,500
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.6 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
444 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
145.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
134.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
