The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 17,000
Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6
€ 18,400
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (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 1.6 (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
3880 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.54 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

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

535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6

62 mph 62
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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