The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)
€ 27,500

€ 27,100

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.18 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
139 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
444 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
473 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft