The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 26,700
€ 20,600
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 TSI is 3.6 inches shorter.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.09 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
142 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
24 mpg
city
56 mpg
40 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
468 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
