The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 22,800

€ 20,600

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.6 in
105.7
174
99.4
168.8
174 in
Length
168.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.41 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
670 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI 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).
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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