The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,700
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 23,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
72.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
175.8 in
Length
168.4 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.01 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
20.96 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
814 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 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