The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 25,700

€ 20,100

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
137 kg
9.12 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
197 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
280 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
280 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
7.63 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
527 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
527 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
125 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
487 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L