The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 21,400

€ 24,700

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 CDTI is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.5
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
104.8
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.28 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27.76 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
45 mpg
71 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
806 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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