The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 Turbo is 33.7 cm longer, 11.9 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
1840
2020
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
1721
1897
1840 mm
Width
1721 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1489 mm
Height
1498 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
2515
4129
4466 mm
Length
4129 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1367 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1770 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.87 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
P-J
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
7.83 kg/bhp
9.24 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
380 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
457 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L