The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 20,300
€ 20,100
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 VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI 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 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.5 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
9C
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
633 mi
Range
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 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
