The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 19,700
€ 21,000
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 11.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
59
67.8
74.7
59.4
71.4
79.3
67.8 in
Width
71.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59 in
Height
59.4 in
99
162.6
105.7
174
162.6 in
Length
174 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
564 lb
16.28 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
9C
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
20 mpg
city
43 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
412 mi
Range
773 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
