The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
€ 28,500

€ 20,900

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
71.2 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
99.9
168.4
106.1
175.8
168.4 in
Length
175.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
141 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
450 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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