The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)
€ 17,500
€ 24,800
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.77 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
100 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
482 mi
Range
621 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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).
98.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
