The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 18,100

€ 25,100

€ 18,100
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.6 in
105.7
174
99.4
168.8
174 in
Length
168.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.38 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
99 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
96 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
30.58 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
657 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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