The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 27,100

€ 25,100

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.01 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
15.11 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
473 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
473 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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