The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 21,700
€ 21,400
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
9C
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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
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
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
18 mpg
city
56 mpg
34 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
372 mi
Range
806 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
76.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
