The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
€ 20,100

€ 25,300

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 24.1 cm shorter, 8.8 cm narrower and 1.3 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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 ECOTEC CNG
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.15 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
9C
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
108 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
10.1 kg✽
( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
59 MPGe
5 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
42 mpg
city
13.4 kg
61 mpg
motorway
8.2 kg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kg
633 mi
Range
188 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
188 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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).
46.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
46.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L