The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 17,000
€ 18,400
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI 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 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.54 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
27.18 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
527 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
527 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
125 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
