The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 19,600
€ 21,500
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.52 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
113 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
114 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
27.18 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
422 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
