The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 18,600

€ 19,600

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 13.1 cm shorter, 1.1 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1488
1825
2021
1510
1814
2013
1825 mm
Width
1814 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1488 mm
Height
1510 mm
2524
4288
2685
4419
4288 mm
Length
4419 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
59 kg
4.3 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.63 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
645 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
446 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L