The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 19,700
€ 24,300
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.59 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
109 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.84 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
18.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
36 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
412 mi
Range
728 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI 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).
84.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
