The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 36,000
€ 21,900
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 OPC is 7.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra OPC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.3
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
58.3 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 OPC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.41 %
General
Opel Astra OPC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra OPC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
276 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra OPC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra OPC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
12.38 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra OPC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
29 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
429 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra OPC
429 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
153.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra OPC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
