The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 28,500
€ 26,700
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 1.5 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 1.5 Diesel
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.73 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.19 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
25.19 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
23 mpg
city
55 mpg
39 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
450 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
144 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).
74 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
