The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 21,500

€ 26,500

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 13.3 inches shorter, 4.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo 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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.59 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
9C
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 1.6 DI Turbo 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
422 mi
Range
552 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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).
119.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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