The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 17,600
€ 24,500
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.72 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
B-K
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
102.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
