The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 21,000
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 29 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
1721
1897
1814 mm
Width
1721 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1510 mm
Height
1498 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
2515
4129
4419 mm
Length
4129 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1571 kg
Kerb Weight
1367 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1770 kg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
204 kg
12.99 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
260 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

175 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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14.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
14.55 kg/bhp
9.24 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
380 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
459 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L