The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13)
€ 25,600
€ 20,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
59.4 in
99.9
168.4
105.7
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.7 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
462 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
