The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 25,700

€ 20,300

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.5
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
104.8
172
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.65 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
134 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
236 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
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 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
22.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
22.92 lb/hp
28.45 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
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
51 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
648 mi
Range
670 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
648 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
94.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft