The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 17,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 24.1 cm shorter, 8.8 cm narrower and 1.3 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.4.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
1498
1721
1897
1485
1809
2042
1721 mm
Width
1809 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1498 mm
Height
1485 mm
2515
4129
2662
4370
4129 mm
Length
4370 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1244 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
122 kg
8.93 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
9C
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
99 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
130 NM
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
12.57 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
42 mpg
city
38 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
633 mi
Range
542 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
Environmental Impact
111 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).
104.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
