The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 25,600
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 TSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
1840
2020
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 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 TSI DSG (13 - 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 TSI
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.26 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
168 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
260 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
519 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
127 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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