The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,500
€ 21,900
€ 19,500
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 GTC 1.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.8 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 0.3 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1489
1840
2020
1486
1808
2021
1840 mm
Width
1808 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1489 mm
Height
1486 mm
2695
4466
2537
4278
4466 mm
Length
4278 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1408 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.49 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
130 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
130 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
201 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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14.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
14.22 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
46 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
570 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
432 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
