The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
€ 17,500

€ 30,000

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
692 lb
19.98 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo 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 GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex 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
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
192 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
100 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
710 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
710 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo 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).
100.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft