The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
€ 20,100
€ 21,200
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 9.2 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1278 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
83 kg
6.1 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
123 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
245 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
10.39 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
759 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
