The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 20,100

€ 23,300

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 33.7 cm shorter, 11.9 cm narrower and 0.9 cm taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1498
1721
1897
1489
1840
2020
1721 mm
Width
1840 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1498 mm
Height
1489 mm
2515
4129
2695
4466
4129 mm
Length
4466 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.94 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
9C
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
633 mi
Range
483 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 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).
136.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
457 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L