The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
€ 24,300
€ 19,500
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 7.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
71.7 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
59.1 in
Height
58.6 in
100
168.7
106.1
175.8
168.7 in
Length
175.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
110 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
