The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 21,700
€ 27,000
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 Diesel 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 Diesel
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 Diesel
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.45 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
27.76 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
64 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56 mpg
city
34 mpg
71 mpg
highway
47 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
806 mi
Range
600 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
806 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
108 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
76.1 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
