The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 20,100
€ 25,700
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.92 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
22.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
518 mi
Range
648 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
