The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 20,900

€ 21,500

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 29 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1510
1814
2013
1498
1721
1897
1814 mm
Width
1721 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1510 mm
Height
1498 mm
2685
4419
2515
4129
4419 mm
Length
4129 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1344 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
159 kg
10.58 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
300 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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13.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.08 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
13.92 kg/bhp
9.08 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
69 mpg
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
63 mpg
city
26 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
849 mi
Range
422 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
849 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
507 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L