The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 22,100
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 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 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.99 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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
6-speed dual clutch 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21.93 lb/hp
21.53 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
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
519 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
127 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1003 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft