The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 20,700
€ 26,300
€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 DI Turbo is 3.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
59.1 in
104.8
172
100
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.52 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
148 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
19.04 lb/hp
29.3 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
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
43 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
542 mi
657 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).
98.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
877 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
