The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 19,500
€ 28,900
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 is 7.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.6
72.4
79.5
59.1
71.7
79.6
72.4 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
59.1 in
106.1
175.8
100
168.7
175.8 in
Length
168.7 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.93 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
952 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
