The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 19,700

€ 18,400

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 24.1 cm shorter, 8.8 cm narrower and 1.3 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1498
1721
1897
1485
1809
2042
1721 mm
Width
1809 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1498 mm
Height
1485 mm
2515
4129
2662
4370
4129 mm
Length
4370 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1273 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
42 kg
3.19 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
9C
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
998 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 bhp
104 bhp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 NM
170 NM
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
109 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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13.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
13.02 kg/bhp
12.24 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
34 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
25 mpg
city
52 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
412 mi
Range
678 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
83.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
507 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L