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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo is 7 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
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
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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