The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 22,800
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.88 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
610 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft