The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 24,000

€ 17,500

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 33.7 cm longer, 11.9 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
1489
1840
2020
1498
1721
1897
1840 mm
Width
1721 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1489 mm
Height
1498 mm
2695
4466
2515
4129
4466 mm
Length
4129 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg

Weight Difference:
246 kg
16.37 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
168 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
260 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
136 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.4
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8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
8.95 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
570 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
570 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
487 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L