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 11.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0 CDTI
VW New Beetle 2.0
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.32 %
General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW New Beetle 2.0
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
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
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
18.57 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
