The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 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
2998 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.96 %
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
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
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
22.37 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
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
551 mi
Range
765 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
765 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
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
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
