The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 19,700
€ 23,400
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 9.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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 1.5 Diesel
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.07 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
9C
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
109 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.07 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
29.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
20 mpg
city
55 mpg
36 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
412 mi
Range
828 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
74 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
