The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 19,400
€ 18,400
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 DI Turbo is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI 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 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.9 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
123 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
22.91 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
542 mi
645 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).
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
