The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 22,200
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo is 7 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
72.4 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
175.8 in
Length
168.8 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.34 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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