The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 17,300
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 ECOTEC is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
12.39 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft