The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,500

€ 21,900

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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. The Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is 9.2 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1485
1809
2042
1486
1808
2021
1809 mm
Width
1808 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1485 mm
Height
1486 mm
2662
4370
2537
4278
4370 mm
Length
4278 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.68 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
197 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
300 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
300 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
6.85 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
489 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
489 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
141 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
540 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L