The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 22,400
€ 20,100
€ 22,400
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 Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.5 in
105.7
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.02 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
