The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 25,100
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 13.3 inches shorter, 4.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
59
67.8
74.7
58.6
72.4
79.5
67.8 in
Width
72.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
59 in
Height
58.6 in
99
162.6
106.1
175.8
162.6 in
Length
175.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.01 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
9C
Generation
P-J
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 GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
633 mi
Range
809 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel 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).
88.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
