The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 27,000

€ 30,300

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is 3.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
104.8
172
99.4
168.8
172 in
Length
168.8 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.97 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
B-K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
15.11 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
39 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
489 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
489 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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