The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,900
€ 27,000
€ 26,900
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 CDTI 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 CDTI
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 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.86 %
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 dual clutch 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
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 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
124 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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20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
20.33 lb/hp
21.53 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
50 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1184 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
