The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 20,900
€ 22,600
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.6 is 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.6 in
105.7
174
99.4
168.8
174 in
Length
168.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.98 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
610 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
106.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
134.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
