The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
€ 21,500
€ 20,000
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
59
67.8
74.7
59.4
71.4
79.3
67.8 in
Width
71.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59 in
Height
59.4 in
99
162.6
105.7
174
162.6 in
Length
174 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.11 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
37 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
422 mi
Range
590 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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).
111.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
