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 13.3 inches longer, 4.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
72.4
79.5
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
72.4 in
Width
67.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.6 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
175.8 in
Length
162.6 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.86 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
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
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
40 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft