The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 23,200
€ 18,600
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 3.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI 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 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.66 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 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 Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
27.84 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
53 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
678 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
