The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12)
€ 17,500
€ 22,400
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 Turbo.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 Turbo
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.46 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
9C
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
100 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
512 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
