The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 18,700
€ 23,000
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.5
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
105.7
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
26.03 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
814 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
633 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
