The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 20,700

€ 29,700

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.64 %

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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
148 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
19.04 lb/hp
22.05 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
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
43 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
743 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
542 mi
743 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).
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
838 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft