The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 26,500
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop is 7 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.46 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
16.82 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
552 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft