The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
€ 19,500

€ 22,200

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18.8 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
1486
1808
2021
1489
1840
2020
1808 mm
Width
1840 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1486 mm
Height
1489 mm
2537
4278
2695
4466
4278 mm
Length
4466 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.74 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
579 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L