The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18)

€ 19,500
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 17,600
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.4
€ 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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18)
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
3880 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
4.09 %
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18)

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

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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