The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 24,800
 Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)
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 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft