The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 24,500
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 is 3.6 inches longer.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 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 Automatic (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 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
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
134 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
22.44 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
52 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
663 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
663 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft