The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

€ 20,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 20,300
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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
72.4
79.5
71.2 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
168.4 in
Length
175.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.65 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 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
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 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
988 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