The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 18,600
€ 23,300
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 Turbo
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 Turbo
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.67 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
645 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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).
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
