The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 25,600
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
10.64 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
21.5 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
773 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 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