The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14)
€ 21,900
€ 20,600
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
59.4 in
99.9
168.4
105.7
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.66 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
16
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
129 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
551 mi
Range
941 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
941 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
