The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 21,700
€ 26,700
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.58 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
9C
Generation
P-J
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
372 mi
Range
610 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
