The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 20,300
€ 21,700
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.6 Diesel
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 1.6 Diesel
2959 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.33 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
39 mpg
city
56 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
670 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
