The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 20,900
€ 17,500
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 Turbo is 33.7 cm longer, 11.9 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.4
1489
1840
2020
1498
1721
1897
1840 mm
Width
1721 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1489 mm
Height
1498 mm
2695
4466
2515
4129
4466 mm
Length
4129 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.4
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
180 kg
12.53 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.4
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
118 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
200 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.4
119 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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12.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
12.18 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
46 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
561 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
503 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
