The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 25,900
€ 24,700
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.5 in
105.7
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.38 %
General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
158 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
19.16 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
600 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 2.0 CDTI
119.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
