The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,300
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 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 Diesel (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 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 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3100 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.36 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel 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 Diesel 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 Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel 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 Diesel Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
19.62 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
57 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
728 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
728 mi
551 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft