The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 24,300
€ 25,600
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
3100 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.77 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
158 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
19.62 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
57 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
46 mpg
city
23 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
728 mi
Range
462 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
728 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
