The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 20,100
 VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
1840
2020
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
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 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
2515
4129
4466 mm
Length
4129 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1720 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.94 %
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
7.83 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
457 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L