The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 20,900
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 20,900
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 GTC 1.4 Turbo 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 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
1840
2020
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1840 mm
Width
1808 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1489 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
4466 mm
Length
4278 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.29 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
118 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
200 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
12.18 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
46 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
52 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
503 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L