The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 25,000
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,000
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is 7 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.32 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.98 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
55 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
809 mi
Range
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
809 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 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