The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,500

€ 23,300

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.6
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
104.8
172
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
663 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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