The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 18,700
€ 24,600
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 29 cm shorter, 9.3 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1498
1721
1897
1510
1814
2013
1721 mm
Width
1814 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1498 mm
Height
1510 mm
2515
4129
2685
4419
4129 mm
Length
4419 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1277 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
226 kg
15.04 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
9C
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 bhp
163 bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
12.64 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
38 mpg
59 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
455 mi
Range
725 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
98.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
537 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
