The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,400
€ 23,800
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.72 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
300 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
11.74 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
773 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
527 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
