The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 21,900
€ 17,300
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 9.2 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
1486
1808
2021
1485
1809
2042
1808 mm
Width
1809 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1486 mm
Height
1485 mm
2537
4278
2662
4370
4278 mm
Length
4370 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1244 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
129 kg
9.4 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
16
Generation
B-K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
99 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
130 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
12.57 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
37 mpg
city
38 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
551 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
