The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 21,500
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 20,900
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 21,500
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 1.8 5V Turbo 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 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
162.6 in
Length
175.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.47 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 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 GTC 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 GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
561 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 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).
117.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
895 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