The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 21,700
€ 27,100
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 Diesel is 3.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.83 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
108 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
27.76 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
64 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
47 mpg
71 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
806 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
806 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
76.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
