The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 17,600
€ 24,700
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Opel Astra 1.4 is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
104.8
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.45 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
