The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 21,600
€ 28,500
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.5
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
104.8
172
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 2.0 TSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.48 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
108 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
27.76 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
67 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
59 mpg
city
23 mpg
71 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
852 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
852 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
71.9 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
