The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,300

€ 28,900

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 DI Turbo Start&Stop is 3.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
59.1 in
104.8
172
100
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
15.11 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
highway
48 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
489 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
489 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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