The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 18,700
€ 26,700
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 13.3 inches shorter, 4.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
602 lb
17.62 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 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 GTC 2.0 CDTI
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
455 mi
Range
610 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 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).
117.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
