The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
€ 21,700
€ 22,700
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.32 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
9C
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
30 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.3 gal
372 mi
Range
307 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
307 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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).
116.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
116.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 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
