The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 18,500

€ 21,700

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW New Beetle 2.0
59.4
71.4
79.3
59
67.8
74.7
71.4 in
Width
67.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.4 in
Height
59 in
105.7
174
99
162.6
174 in
Length
162.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
VW New Beetle 2.0
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.74 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW New Beetle 2.0
P-J
Generation
9C
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
27.18 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
372 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
134.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft