The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 24,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.6 Diesel.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 1.6 Diesel
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.66 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
134 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
320 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
10.18 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
551 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
536 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
