The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 22,400
€ 21,400
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI is 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower 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
71.4
79.3
58.6
71.9
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.6 in
105.7
174
99.4
168.8
174 in
Length
168.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.33 %
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
5-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
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
25.89 lb/hp
28.44 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
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
48 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
814 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
814 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 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
1030 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
