The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 23,600
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 22,200
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.4 Turbo.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
67.8
74.7
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
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 1.4 Turbo
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.69 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
561 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft