The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 23,600
€ 20,300
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 CDTI.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 CDTI
3051 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.82 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
9C
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 CDTI
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
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
19 mpg
city
56 mpg
35 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
384 mi
Range
806 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
76.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
