The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 20,100
€ 20,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 3.6 inches shorter.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo 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 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
518 mi
Range
585 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
585 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
125 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
