The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,100
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 Automatic (10 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21.93 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
814 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
519 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
127 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 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
1030 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft