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 9.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
59
67.8
74.7
58.5
71.2
80.4
67.8 in
Width
71.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
99
162.6
104.8
172
162.6 in
Length
172 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.5 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
9C
Generation
B-K
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 Diesel
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 Diesel
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 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
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
18 mpg
city
56 mpg
34 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
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)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
