The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 21,000
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 14.1 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
1814
2013
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1814 mm
Width
1808 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1510 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4419 mm
Length
4278 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
139 kg
9.25 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
260 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
13.92 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
44 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
645 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).
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
527 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L