The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 30,000
€ 23,600
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.9 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.04 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
48 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
710 mi
Range
384 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
710 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
168.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
100.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
