The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 23,300
€ 24,700
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.8 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 0.3 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1489
1840
2020
1486
1808
2021
1840 mm
Width
1808 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1489 mm
Height
1486 mm
2695
4466
2537
4278
4466 mm
Length
4278 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
28 kg
1.97 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
7.83 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
54 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
483 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 Turbo
136.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
457 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
