The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 21,500

€ 20,500

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 9.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo 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 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2806 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.3 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
9C
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.98 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
26.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
422 mi
Range
678 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
83.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
83.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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