The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,600
€ 23,000
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.5 in
105.7
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
113 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
26.79 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
49 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
814 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
