The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 20,100
€ 22,400
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.45 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
25.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
759 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
