The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 23,800
€ 24,500
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI
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 1.6 CDTI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.75 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
633 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
