The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 15)
€ 17,500
€ 20,900
€ 17,500
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 New Beetle 1.4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
59
67.8
74.7
59.4
71.4
79.3
67.8 in
Width
71.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59 in
Height
59.4 in
99
162.6
105.7
174
162.6 in
Length
174 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
542 lb
16.36 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
9C
Generation
P-J
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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
100 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
25 mpg
city
52 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
849 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex 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).
84.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
