The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 17,600
€ 30,300
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI BMT
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
14.25 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
