The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 25,100
€ 29,700
€ 25,100
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 ECOTEC CNG 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 ECOTEC CNG
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 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.85 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four 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
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
14.5 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
51 mpg
( 57 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
57 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
19.9 lb
city
44 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
57 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
288 mi
Range
743 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
30.1 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 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 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
