The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 24,500
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 CDTI is 3.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
172 in
Length
168.8 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
663 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
102.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft