The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 17,500
€ 29,100
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 9.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
59
67.8
74.7
58.5
71.2
80.4
67.8 in
Width
71.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
99
162.6
104.8
172
162.6 in
Length
172 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.88 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
9C
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
100 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
482 mi
Range
648 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
94.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
