The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 22,400
€ 21,500
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
59.4
71.4
79.3
59
67.8
74.7
71.4 in
Width
67.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.4 in
Height
59 in
105.7
174
99
162.6
174 in
Length
162.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.59 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
25.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
25.89 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
59 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
422 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
422 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).
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).
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
