The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 21,400

€ 27,000

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo is 3.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
104.8
172
99.4
168.8
172 in
Length
168.8 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.43 %

General
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
128 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
166 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
166 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
22.05 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
42 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
693 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
693 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
81.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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