The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 23,800
€ 26,700
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
71.2 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
99.9
168.4
106.1
175.8
168.4 in
Length
175.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.57 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
16
Generation
P-J
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 GTC 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
633 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
