The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
€ 20,800
€ 25,300
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 1.4 ECOTEC CNG.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.02 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
9C
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
109 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22.4 lb✽
( 4 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
4 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
21 mpg
city
29.4 lb
39 mpg
highway
18.1 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
432 mi
Range
188 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
188 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
46.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
46.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
