The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
€ 22,200

€ 30,000

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
12.99 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo 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 GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
192 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
34 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
380 mi
Range
710 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
710 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo 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).
100.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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