The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 20,000
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 Turbo is 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
174 in
Length
168.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.72 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
P-J
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 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
25.65 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
590 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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