The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 22,400
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.6 Turbo.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 1.6 Turbo
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 1.6 Turbo
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 1.6 Turbo
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
633 mi
Range
512 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
