The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,200
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 24,200
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 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
72.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
175.8 in
Length
168.4 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.45 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
512 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
128.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft