The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 19,700

€ 23,200

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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 Diesel Start&Stop
2912 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.87 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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 Diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
22.37 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
20 mpg
city
51 mpg
35 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
393 mi
Range
765 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
765 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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).
80.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft