The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 26,900
€ 26,700
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.5 in
105.7
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.73 %
General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
P-J
Generation
16
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 manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
20.33 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
468 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
