The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 25,600
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 20,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (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 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (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 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.71 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
670 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
519 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
127 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft