The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,500

€ 22,100

€ 26,500
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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.8 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 0.3 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1489
1840
2020
1486
1808
2021
1840 mm
Width
1808 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1489 mm
Height
1486 mm
2695
4466
2537
4278
4466 mm
Length
4278 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
142 kg
9.45 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
197 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
280 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
280 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
7.63 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
45 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
552 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
552 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
487 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L