The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 23,900
€ 25,100
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 ecoFlex
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.38 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 ecoFlex
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
128 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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23.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
23.65 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
55 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
809 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
