The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 19,700
€ 21,600
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 2.0 is 9.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
59
67.8
74.7
58.5
71.2
80.4
67.8 in
Width
71.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
99
162.6
104.8
172
162.6 in
Length
172 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2912 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.87 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
9C
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
67 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
20 mpg
city
59 mpg
35 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
393 mi
Range
852 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
852 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
71.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
71.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
