The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,700
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.8 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 0.3 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
1840
2020
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1840 mm
Width
1808 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1489 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4466 mm
Length
4278 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
189 kg
12.19 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
9.51 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
50 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L