The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 19)
€ 22,100
€ 22,600
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
99.9
168.4
104.8
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2884 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.9 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
727 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
