The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 21,200
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 DI Turbo is 3.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
172 in
Length
168.8 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.27 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC 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
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
123 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
22.91 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
48 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
814 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
814 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft