The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,500
€ 23,800
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.75 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
663 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
