The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,100
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

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 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)
71.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.68 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
15.11 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
473 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
473 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft