The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19)
€ 21,900
€ 23,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.66 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
221 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
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
27.84 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
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
551 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 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
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
