The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 36,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra OPC.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra OPC
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
72.4
79.5
71.2 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
106.1
175.8
168.4 in
Length
175.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra OPC
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.41 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra OPC
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 OPC
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
276 hp
Opel Astra OPC
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra OPC
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra OPC
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra OPC
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
551 mi
Range
429 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
429 mi
Opel Astra OPC
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra OPC
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
