The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 19,600
€ 28,900
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 5.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
59.1 in
105.7
174
100
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
113 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
27.18 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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).
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
