The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 22,500

€ 20,100

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.43 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
22.96 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft