The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 23,200

€ 31,600

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 99g Start&Stop is 5.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 99g Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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 99g Start&Stop
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 99g Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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25.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
25.89 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
64 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
42 mpg
69 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
941 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
941 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
76.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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