The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 19,900
€ 30,100
€ 19,900
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 considerably. The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 7.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.81 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
99 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
96 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
31.35 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
974 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
