The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

€ 21,500
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 24,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
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 1.6 CDTI
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.46 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
9C
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
663 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft