The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 23,300
€ 22,300
€ 23,300
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 1.7 CDTI 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 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.5
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
105.7
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.88 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
123 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
24.61 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
610 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
106.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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
