The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 21,700
€ 17,500
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 Diesel is 24.1 cm longer, 8.8 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 Diesel
VW New Beetle 1.4
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
103 kg
7.57 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW New Beetle 1.4
B-K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
108 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
300 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW New Beetle 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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12.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
12.59 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
76 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
67 mpg
city
30 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
806 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
806 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
76.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
97 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
