The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 20,300
€ 29,600
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.5 in
105.7
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.92 %
General
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
94 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
140 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
32.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
32.67 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
57 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
849 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
849 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
