The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 26,200

€ 21,700

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 29 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW New Beetle 2.0
1510
1814
2013
1498
1721
1897
1814 mm
Width
1721 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1510 mm
Height
1498 mm
2685
4419
2515
4129
4419 mm
Length
4129 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW New Beetle 2.0
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.31 %

General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW New Beetle 2.0
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW New Beetle 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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8.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
8.42 kg/bhp
11.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
49 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
600 mi
Range
372 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
600 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
174.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
119.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
497 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L