The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 23,800

€ 18,500

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.7 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
633 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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