The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 19,700
€ 19,300
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 11.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6
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 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.8 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6
9C
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
393 mi
Range
552 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
