The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 21,600
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.96 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
108 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
27.76 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
67 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
59 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
852 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
852 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
71.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft