The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 20,900

€ 21,100

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.5
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
104.8
172
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.4 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.04 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
highway
64 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
585 mi
Range
833 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
585 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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