The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 18,400
€ 23,900
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.16 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
16
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.65 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
23.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
645 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
