The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 21,600
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,600
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 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 9.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches 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
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.74 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
108 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

 REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
27.76 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
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
67 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
67 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
59 mpg
city
19 mpg
71 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (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
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft