The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 24,800
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 23,600
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 24,800
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 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
67.8
74.7
71.4 in
Width
67.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.4 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99
162.6
174 in
Length
162.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.91 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
384 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 DI Turbo
128.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft