The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)
€ 20,600
€ 24,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.83 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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
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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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
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▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
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Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
39 mpg
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39 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
670 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
