The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 21,700
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 Diesel
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 1.6 Diesel
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
37 mpg
city
56 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
697 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
