The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 22,400
€ 26,700
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 14.1 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1510
1814
2013
1486
1808
2021
1814 mm
Width
1808 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1510 mm
Height
1486 mm
2685
4419
2537
4278
4419 mm
Length
4278 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.11 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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7.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
7.71 kg/bhp
6.85 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
42 mpg
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
512 mi
Range
468 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
497 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
