The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 27,100
 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.74 %
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
473 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft