The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
€ 21,900

€ 32,100

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1571 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg

Weight Difference:
198 kg
12.6 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
192 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
192 bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
400 NM
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.18 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
8.18 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
551 mi
Range
682 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
682 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
509 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L