The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 26,900
€ 30,100
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
59.1 in
105.7
174
100
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.6 %
General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
20.33 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
