The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
€ 19,500
€ 20,000
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 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 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.9 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
579 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
