The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 24,200
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 23,600
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 13.3 inches longer, 4.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
67.8
74.7
72.4 in
Width
67.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.6 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99
162.6
175.8 in
Length
162.6 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.69 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
P-J
Generation
9C
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
384 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
512 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
128.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft