The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
€ 23,800
€ 22,800
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 14.1 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1486
1808
2021
1510
1814
2013
1808 mm
Width
1814 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1486 mm
Height
1510 mm
2537
4278
2685
4419
4278 mm
Length
4419 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.11 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
633 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
