The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 21,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
59.4 in
99.9
168.4
105.7
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.2 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
16
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
697 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
