The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 19,700
€ 17,800
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 2.0 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 29 cm shorter, 9.3 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
1498
1721
1897
1510
1814
2013
1721 mm
Width
1814 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1498 mm
Height
1510 mm
2515
4129
2685
4419
4129 mm
Length
4419 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
1321 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.79 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
9C
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 bhp
99 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 NM
130 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
115 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
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11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.87 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
11.69 kg/bhp
13.87 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
32 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
393 mi
Range
633 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 2.0
164.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
210 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
