The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 23,200
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
€ 20,100
 VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 24.1 cm longer, 8.8 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
1809
2042
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
1721
1897
1809 mm
Width
1721 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1485 mm
Height
1498 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
2662
4370
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
2515
4129
4370 mm
Length
4129 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1875 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1720 kg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.44 %
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
B-K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
320 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
10.15 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
72 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
61 mpg
city
42 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
765 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
765 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
515 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L