The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 21,700
€ 27,500
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 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 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.48 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
108 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
27.76 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
64 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56 mpg
city
23 mpg
71 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
806 mi
Range
444 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
806 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
145.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
76.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
