The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 22,400
€ 25,100
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 Turbo is 13.1 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 2.2 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1510
1814
2013
1488
1825
2021
1814 mm
Width
1825 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1510 mm
Height
1488 mm
2685
4419
2524
4288
4419 mm
Length
4288 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.38 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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7.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
7.71 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
42 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
53 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
512 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
497 kg
Maximum Payload
449 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
