The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
€ 23,600
€ 21,400
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.2 DI Turbo.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
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 1.2 DI Turbo
3051 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.51 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
9C
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 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 1.2 DI Turbo
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
19 mpg
city
45 mpg
35 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
384 mi
Range
693 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
693 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
81.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
81.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
