The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 24,800
€ 18,700
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop is 9.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
104.8
172
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.34 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
B-K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
148 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
20.75 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
49 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
38 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
455 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
621 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
