The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 23,800

€ 21,600

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 ecoFlex 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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.03 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
67 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
59 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
633 mi
Range
852 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
852 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
71.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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