The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 17,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
1486
1808
2021
1510
1814
2013
1808 mm
Width
1814 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1486 mm
Height
1510 mm
2537
4278
2685
4419
4278 mm
Length
4419 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1905 kg
Weight Difference:
32 kg
2.3 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
12.33 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
759 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
