The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 23,500

€ 29,600

€ 23,500
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 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 14.1 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1510
1814
2013
1486
1808
2021
1814 mm
Width
1808 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1510 mm
Height
1486 mm
2685
4419
2537
4278
4419 mm
Length
4278 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
83 kg
5.52 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
168 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
260 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
8.95 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
48 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
590 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
497 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L