The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
€ 18,700
€ 21,200
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
