The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,800

€ 22,100

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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. The Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop is 9.2 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1485
1809
2042
1486
1808
2021
1809 mm
Width
1808 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1485 mm
Height
1486 mm
2662
4370
2537
4278
4370 mm
Length
4278 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
32 kg
2.3 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
350 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
9.41 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
59 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
51 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
621 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
517 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L