The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 20,100

€ 26,500

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
71.2 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
99.9
168.4
106.1
175.8
168.4 in
Length
175.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.45 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
759 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft