The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 25,600

€ 19,700

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 DI Turbo 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 DI Turbo
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 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 2.0
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.1 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 2.0
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
43 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
393 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
519 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
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).
164.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
127 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft








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