The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
€ 21,700

€ 25,300

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 1.4 ECOTEC CNG.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.67 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
9C
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22.4 lb✽
( 4 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
4 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
18 mpg
city
29.4 lb
34 mpg
highway
18.1 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
372 mi
Range
188 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
188 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
46.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
46.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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