The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 24,600
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 2.0 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 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)
1814
2013
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1814 mm
Width
1808 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1510 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4419 mm
Length
4278 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
108 kg
7.19 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra 2.0 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 manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 2.0 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
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
9.22 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
59 mpg
58 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
45 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
697 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
725 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
98.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
537 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L