The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 28,100

€ 21,500

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 DI Turbo Start&Stop is 24.1 cm longer, 8.8 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1485
1809
2042
1498
1721
1897
1809 mm
Width
1721 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1485 mm
Height
1498 mm
2662
4370
2515
4129
4370 mm
Length
4129 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1344 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.44 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
B-K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
197 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
300 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
300 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.08 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
6.85 kg/bhp
9.08 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
46 mpg
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
489 mi
Range
422 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
489 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
550 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L