The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.8 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 0.3 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
1840
2020
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
1808
2021
1840 mm
Width
1808 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1489 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
2537
4278
4466 mm
Length
4278 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.69 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.19 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
7.83 kg/bhp
7.19 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
462 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
457 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L