Opel Astra Caravan (1998 – 2004) vs Volkswagen Beetle (1998 – 2005): specs compared
The Volkswagen Beetle is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 147 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 9.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 211 km/h against 204 km/h. The Opel Astra Caravan uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,063 kg against 1,134 kg. At 4,290 mm, the Opel Astra Caravan is 210 mm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle.
| Specification |
Opel
Astra Caravan
1998 – 2004
|
Volkswagen
Beetle
1998 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1998 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 22 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 147 hp | 75 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 110 – 280 Nm | 126 – 220 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 – 17.5 s | 8.7 – 14.6 s |
| Top speed | 158 – 204 km/h | 161 – 211 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.8 – 9.6 L/100 km | 5.2 – 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,290 mm | 4,080 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,509 – 1,511 mm | 1,500 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,063 – 1,295 kg | 1,134 – 1,302 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.