The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 20,500
€ 29,700
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
59.1 in
105.7
174
100
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.23 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21.93 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
743 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
