The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 22,800
€ 20,100
€ 22,800
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 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.86 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
