The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 24,400
€ 30,100
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
59.1 in
105.7
174
100
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.23 %
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 manual 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
142 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
14.88 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
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
246 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
829 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
