The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 24,500
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

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. The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is 9.2 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
1809
2042
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1809 mm
Width
1808 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1485 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
2662
4370
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2537
4278
4370 mm
Length
4278 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.21 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
320 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

 REPLAY
10.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
10.18 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
63 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
663 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
536 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L