The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 20,500
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘ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 14.1 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1808 mm
Width
1814 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1486 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)
2685
4419
4278 mm
Length
4419 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.87 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
16
Generation
P-J
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 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.95 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
9.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
52 mpg
city
36 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L