The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19)
€ 20,800
€ 23,200
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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 Diesel Start&Stop
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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
9C
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
109 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
39 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
432 mi
Range
678 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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).
90.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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
