The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 17,500
€ 25,600
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 13.3 inches shorter, 4.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
59
67.8
74.7
58.6
72.4
79.5
67.8 in
Width
72.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
59 in
Height
58.6 in
99
162.6
106.1
175.8
162.6 in
Length
175.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
542 lb
16.36 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
9C
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
100 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
519 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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).
127 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
