The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)
€ 19,500
€ 19,100
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2806 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.85 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.98 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
26.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
579 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo 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).
83.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
83.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
