The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 21,700

€ 28,100

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo 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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
9C
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 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 4700 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
113 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
372 mi
Range
489 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
489 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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).
115.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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