The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19)
€ 21,900
€ 19,400
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.39 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
697 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
