The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 18,700
€ 23,900
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
59
67.8
74.7
59.4
71.4
79.3
67.8 in
Width
71.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59 in
Height
59.4 in
99
162.6
105.7
174
162.6 in
Length
174 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
111 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.65 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
23.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
40 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
455 mi
Range
809 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
