The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 21,900

€ 24,600

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 14.1 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1486
1808
2021
1510
1814
2013
1808 mm
Width
1814 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1486 mm
Height
1510 mm
2537
4278
2685
4419
4278 mm
Length
4419 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
108 kg
7.19 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
163 bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.11 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
59 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
45 mpg
city
46 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
697 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
537 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L