The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 23,300
€ 20,100
€ 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 13.3 inches longer, 4.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
58.6
72.4
79.5
59
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
106.1
175.8
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 1.9 TDI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.95 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
