The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 25,700

€ 21,700

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 33.7 cm longer, 11.9 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
148 kg
9.85 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
197 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
280 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
280 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
143 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 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
179 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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7.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
7.63 kg/bhp
11.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
527 mi
Range
372 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
527 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
125 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
487 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L