The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 32,100

€ 27,000

€ 32,100
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.03 %

General
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.04 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
682 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
682 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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