The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 19,500
€ 21,100
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
72.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.5 in
106.1
175.8
99.9
168.4
175.8 in
Length
168.4 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
45 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
833 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
