The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,000

€ 23,300

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 7 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.6
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
106.1
175.8
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.18 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
168 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
136 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.73 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
39 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
570 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft