The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 23,900

€ 27,000

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 ecoFlex is 5.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 ecoFlex
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
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
128 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
23.65 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
55 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
809 mi
Range
600 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
108 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft