The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 18,400
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,200
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
71.2 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
168.4 in
Length
175.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.43 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft