The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 20,600
€ 19,300
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
58.6
71.9
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.6 in
Height
59.4 in
99.4
168.8
105.7
174
168.8 in
Length
174 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.41 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
670 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
