The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 21,800
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
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 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.3 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
16
Generation
P-J
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex 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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft