The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 22,700
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.38 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
21.93 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
30 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
37 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
307 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
307 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
116.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
116.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft