The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 25,100

€ 25,600

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
72.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.5 in
106.1
175.8
99.9
168.4
175.8 in
Length
168.4 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.57 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
P-J
Generation
16
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 manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
163 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
20.96 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
49 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
725 mi
Range
462 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
725 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
140.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft