The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 21,400
€ 29,600
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.22 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
108 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27.76 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
806 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
