The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 20,300
€ 22,300
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.6 inches shorter.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
99.9
168.4
104.8
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2959 lb
Curb Weight
2884 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.53 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
670 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
