The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 24,000

€ 22,200

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1367 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
136 kg
9.05 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
168 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
260 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
136 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 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
132 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
8.95 kg/bhp
9.24 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
570 mi
Range
380 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
570 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
487 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L