The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 21,400
€ 18,700
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 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 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.6
3463 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
648 lb
18.71 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
108 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
207 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
32.06 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
55 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
46 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
809 mi
Range
455 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
142.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
