The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 20,900
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo 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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.43 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
26.85 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft