The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 24,800
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)
71.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
148 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
20.75 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
49 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
621 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft