The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
€ 20,800

€ 20,900

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.4 Turbo.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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 1.4 Turbo
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.9 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
109 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
432 mi
Range
561 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
117.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft