The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 36,000
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) Opel Astra OPC
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra OPC is 7.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra OPC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
72.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
175.8 in
Length
168.4 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra OPC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.11 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra OPC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra OPC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
276 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra OPC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra OPC

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
12.38 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra OPC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
29 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
610 mi
Opel Astra OPC
429 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
106.1 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
153.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra OPC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft