The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 26,500
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 7.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
99.9
168.4
175.8 in
Length
168.4 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.73 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
16.82 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
462 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
552 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft