The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
€ 24,300

€ 22,700

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
59.1
71.7
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.7 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.1 in
Height
59.4 in
100
168.7
105.7
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.5 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
110 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
580 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
580 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
847 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