The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 24,300
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 24,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.67 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
158 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.84 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
728 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
728 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft