The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 23,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.1 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
1486
1808
2021
1510
1814
2013
1808 mm
Width
1814 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1486 mm
Height
1510 mm
2537
4278
2685
4419
4278 mm
Length
4419 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
16
Generation
P-J
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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
1686 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
128 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
300 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
129 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.73 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
10.73 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
66 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
37 mpg
city
55 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
551 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
