The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 24,600
€ 22,600
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI is 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.44 %
General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
20.33 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
49 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
725 mi
Range
610 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
725 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
106.1 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
98.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
