The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 25,600
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 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 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
1840
2020
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1840 mm
Width
1808 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1489 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4466 mm
Length
4278 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.72 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
168 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
260 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
8.95 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
42 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
519 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
127 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
487 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L