The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)
€ 22,200
€ 20,500
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
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
4-speed automatic 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
138 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
380 mi
Range
590 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
170.4 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
170.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 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
888 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
