The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18)
€ 19,500
€ 17,600
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.4
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 1.4
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
4.09 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
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
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
579 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
