The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 21,300
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 Turbo.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 Turbo
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.31 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
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 Turbo
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 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
759 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
527 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).
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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
