The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 25,100

€ 20,800

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 Diesel Start&Stop is 33.7 cm longer, 11.9 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
1518 kg
Kerb Weight
1309 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg

Weight Difference:
209 kg
13.77 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
134 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
320 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
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11.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
11.33 kg/bhp
12.96 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
66 mpg
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
56 mpg
city
25 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
809 mi
Range
432 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
809 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
492 kg
Maximum Payload
401 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L