The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 22,500
€ 20,100
€ 22,500
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 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.5 in
105.7
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.45 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
P-J
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.73 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
791 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
791 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
