The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 20,300
€ 20,100
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.17 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
94 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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31.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
31.54 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
city
44 mpg
71 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
806 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
