The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12)
€ 26,700
€ 22,400
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.6 Turbo.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 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 1.6 Turbo
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.11 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 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 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
468 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
