The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 25,000

€ 21,700

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is 13.3 inches longer, 4.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
58.6
72.4
79.5
59
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
106.1
175.8
99
162.6
175.8 in
Length
162.6 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.73 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
123 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.98 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
55 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
47 mpg
city
18 mpg
59 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
809 mi
Range
372 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
809 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
174.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft








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