The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 19,500
€ 20,100
€ 19,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 is 13.3 inches longer, 4.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
58.6
72.4
79.5
59
67.8
74.7
72.4 in
Width
67.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.6 in
Height
59 in
106.1
175.8
99
162.6
175.8 in
Length
162.6 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
952 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
