The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,200

€ 23,800

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.39 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
200 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
10.41 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
46 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
561 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
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 Turbo
117.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
503 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L