The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18)
€ 18,700
€ 17,600
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.6 is 9.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
59
67.8
74.7
58.5
71.2
80.4
67.8 in
Width
71.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
99
162.6
104.8
172
162.6 in
Length
172 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.59 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
9C
Generation
B-K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
455 mi
Range
542 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
104.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
