The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 29,100

€ 28,400

€ 29,100
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 1.5 Diesel is 3.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
104.8
172
99.4
168.8
172 in
Length
168.8 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.16 %

General
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
120 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
210 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
210 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
25.63 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
51 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
648 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
648 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
94.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft