The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 23,800
€ 29,100
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 1.5 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 1.5 Diesel
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
633 mi
Range
648 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
