The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 23,200
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19)
71.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.02 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
27.84 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
45 mpg
64 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
678 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft