The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,200
€ 20,100
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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
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 1.4 TSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
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
6-speed manual 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
22.37 lb/hp
18.96 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
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
60 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
765 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
765 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 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
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
