The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 25,100

€ 18,700

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is 33.7 cm longer, 11.9 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
1489
1840
2020
1498
1721
1897
1840 mm
Width
1721 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1489 mm
Height
1498 mm
2695
4466
2515
4129
4466 mm
Length
4129 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1277 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
273 kg
17.61 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
P-J
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
163 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
350 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
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9.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
9.51 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
59 mpg
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
725 mi
Range
455 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
725 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L