The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13)
€ 17,600
€ 18,100
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
59.4 in
99.9
168.4
105.7
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
2809 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.2 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
579 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
