The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 19,400
€ 25,100
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 DI Turbo is 3.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
10.06 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
123 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
22.91 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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 DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
