The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 15)
€ 22,200
€ 20,900
€ 22,200
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 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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.05 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
9C
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18 mpg
city
52 mpg
34 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
380 mi
Range
849 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
