The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 18,600
€ 26,500
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
71.9 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.6 in
Height
58.6 in
99.4
168.8
106.1
175.8
168.8 in
Length
175.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.58 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
645 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
