The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 23,600
€ 20,900
€ 23,600
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.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6
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
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.79 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6
9C
Generation
P-J
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
384 mi
Range
490 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
