The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 20,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 3.6 inches shorter.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 1.6 Diesel
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.03 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
27 mpg
city
56 mpg
44 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
518 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
