The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 21,400
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
€ 20,100
 VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 29 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
1814
2013
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
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 ecoFlex (11 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
2515
4129
4419 mm
Length
4129 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1571 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1720 kg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
205 kg
13.05 %
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
280 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
280 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

169 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
14.55 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
66 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
55 mpg
city
42 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
809 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
459 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L