The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
1840
2020
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
1808
2021
1840 mm
Width
1808 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1489 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
2537
4278
4466 mm
Length
4278 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.9 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
7.83 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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