The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
€ 27,500
€ 21,200
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.19 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI 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
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
444 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
