The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (18 - 19)
€ 23,800

€ 21,000

€ 23,800
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 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 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
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 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2806 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.15 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.98 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
26.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
633 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
634 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
111 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).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
89 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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