The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 24,300
 Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.77 %
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
728 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft