The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 21,400
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 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 DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.12 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
123 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
22.91 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
610 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
585 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
106.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
96.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft