The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,200

€ 30,300

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 13.1 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 2.2 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1510
1814
2013
1488
1825
2021
1814 mm
Width
1825 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1510 mm
Height
1488 mm
2685
4419
2524
4288
4419 mm
Length
4288 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.38 %

General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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8.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.69 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
8.42 kg/bhp
6.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
49 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
600 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
600 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
119.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
497 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L