The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 36,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra OPC.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra OPC
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
72.4
79.5
71.2 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 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 OPC
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.2 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra OPC
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 OPC
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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
276 hp
Opel Astra OPC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra OPC
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra OPC
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra OPC
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
759 mi
Range
429 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
429 mi
Opel Astra OPC
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra OPC
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
