The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 24,800

€ 17,600

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 Diesel Start&Stop is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.5
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
104.8
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.53 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 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 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
20.75 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
49 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
47 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
579 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
621 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft