The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14)
€ 21,700

€ 19,900

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex 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 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.77 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
9C
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
113 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
34 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
372 mi
Range
590 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex 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).
111.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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