The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 22,500

€ 24,200

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.08 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
22.96 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft