The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 20,100
€ 23,400
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 9.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
9C
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.07 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
29.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
35 mpg
city
55 mpg
51 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
633 mi
Range
828 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
74 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
