The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 22,400
€ 17,500
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 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 1.4.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.4
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.46 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.4
P-J
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
