The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 26,900
€ 20,100
€ 26,900
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 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 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1510
1814
2013
1486
1808
2021
1814 mm
Width
1808 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1510 mm
Height
1486 mm
2685
4419
2537
4278
4419 mm
Length
4278 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
142 kg
9.45 %
General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
9.22 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
50 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
52 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
610 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
537 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
