The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 24,500
€ 19,700
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is 24.1 cm longer, 8.8 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.6
1485
1809
2042
1498
1721
1897
1809 mm
Width
1721 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1485 mm
Height
1498 mm
2662
4370
2515
4129
4370 mm
Length
4129 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.6
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
49 kg
3.59 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.6
B-K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
320 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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10.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
10.18 kg/bhp
13.02 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
63 mpg
34 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
663 mi
Range
412 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
536 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
