The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 18,400
€ 24,300
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.6 inches shorter.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
99.9
168.4
104.8
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.52 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*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
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
18.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
645 mi
Range
728 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
