The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 21,000
€ 20,100
€ 21,000
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 1.7 CDTI 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 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1571 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
210 kg
13.37 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
260 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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14.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
14.55 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
52 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
773 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
459 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
