The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 21,000
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 (12 - 13)
1814
2013
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 (12 - 13)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2537
4278
4419 mm
Length
4278 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.26 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

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 dual clutch 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
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 bhp
207 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
116 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
13.92 kg/bhp
6.95 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
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
450 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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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