The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 25,600
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 17.8 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 0.1 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
1840
2020
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1840 mm
Width
1825 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1489 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4466 mm
Length
4288 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
58 kg
3.86 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
168 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
260 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
8.95 kg/bhp
9.76 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
42 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
519 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
127 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
487 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L