The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)
€ 17,500
€ 24,000
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
100 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
570 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo 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).
115.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
