The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
€ 21,900

€ 25,600

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.27 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex 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).
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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft