The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 22,200

€ 21,700

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 24.1 cm shorter, 8.8 cm narrower and 1.3 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
1498
1721
1897
1485
1809
2042
1721 mm
Width
1809 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1498 mm
Height
1485 mm
2515
4129
2662
4370
4129 mm
Length
4370 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
1367 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg

Weight Difference:
7 kg
0.51 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
9C
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1781 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
220 NM
300 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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9.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
9.24 kg/bhp
12.59 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
76 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
31 mpg
76 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
22 mpg
city
67 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
380 mi
Range
806 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
76.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L