Opel Astra GTC (2011 – 2018) vs Volkswagen Beetle (2011 – 2016): specs compared
The Volkswagen Beetle is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 7.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.1 L/100 km against 4.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,280 kg against 1,321 kg. At 4,465 mm, the Opel Astra GTC is 188 mm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle.
| Specification |
Opel
Astra GTC
2011 – 2018
|
Volkswagen
Beetle
2011 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2018 | 2011 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 26 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 200 hp | 105 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 130 – 400 Nm | 175 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 14.5 s | 6.7 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 179 – 230 km/h | 179 – 233 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 7.8 L/100 km | 4.1 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,465 mm | 4,277 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,695 mm | 2,537 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,321 – 1,571 kg | 1,280 – 1,445 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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