The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
€ 21,500

€ 21,800

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.47 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
422 mi
Range
561 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex 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).
117.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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