The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 17,600
€ 23,400
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 3.6 inches shorter.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
99.9
168.4
104.8
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
2809 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.08 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
29.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
47 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
579 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
74 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
