The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 19,700
€ 23,300
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 13.3 inches shorter, 4.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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 1.6 Turbo
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.6 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
9C
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
109 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
36 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
412 mi
Range
483 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
