The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 22,400

€ 27,000

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.4 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
19.04 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
47 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
600 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
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).
108 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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