The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 23,500
€ 20,600
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 2.0.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
59.4
71.4
79.3
59
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
105.7
174
99
162.6
174 in
Length
162.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.83 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
168 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.73 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
364 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
178.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
