The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,200
€ 22,100
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 7.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.5
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
106.1
175.8
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 1.6 TDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.3 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
512 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
128.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
