The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 25,700

€ 19,700

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.6 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
B-K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
134 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
320 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
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10.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
10.4 kg/bhp
13.02 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
61 mpg
34 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
48 mpg
city
25 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
648 mi
Range
412 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
648 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
157.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
94.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
140 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
527 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L