The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 21,000
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 25,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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 2.0 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
1808
2021
1814 mm
Width
1808 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1510 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
2537
4278
4419 mm
Length
4278 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1571 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
154 kg
9.8 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
260 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

175 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

 REPLAY
14.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.19 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
14.55 kg/bhp
7.19 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
462 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
459 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L