The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 25,100
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
72.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
175.8 in
Length
168.4 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.34 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
134 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
24.98 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
43 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
809 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
809 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft