The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 21,800
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI 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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.45 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
759 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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).
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
108 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
