The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 26,500
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 13.3 inches shorter, 4.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
59
67.8
74.7
58.6
72.4
79.5
67.8 in
Width
72.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
59 in
Height
58.6 in
99
162.6
106.1
175.8
162.6 in
Length
175.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.1 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
9C
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
115 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo 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).
119.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
