The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 27,100
€ 17,600
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.64 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
15.11 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
47 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
473 mi
Range
579 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
473 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
