The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 21,600

€ 23,600

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is 24.1 cm longer, 8.8 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1485
1809
2042
1498
1721
1897
1809 mm
Width
1721 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1485 mm
Height
1498 mm
2662
4370
2515
4129
4370 mm
Length
4129 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1384 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.73 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
B-K
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
6-speed automatic 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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12.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
12.59 kg/bhp
9.35 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
81 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
81 mpg
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
71 mpg
city
22 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
852 mi
Range
384 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
852 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
71.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
93 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 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
510 kg
Maximum Payload
396 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L