The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 17,800
€ 26,300
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.4 is 5.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
59.1 in
105.7
174
100
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.66 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
30.58 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
633 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
98.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
