The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 21,000
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.46 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
30.69 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft