The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 22,500

€ 19,700

€ 22,500
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 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
59.4
71.4
79.3
59
67.8
74.7
71.4 in
Width
67.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.4 in
Height
59 in
105.7
174
99
162.6
174 in
Length
162.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.1 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.73 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
53 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
47 mpg
city
20 mpg
59 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
791 mi
Range
393 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
791 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
164.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft