The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 19,500
€ 21,600
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI 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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.64 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
67 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
33 mpg
city
59 mpg
45 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
579 mi
Range
852 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
852 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
71.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
