The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15)
€ 18,400
€ 17,000
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
59.4 in
99.9
168.4
105.7
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.54 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
645 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
