The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 24,100
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 Automatic (09 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 2.0 TSI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.32 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 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