The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19)
€ 26,300

€ 23,200

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
71.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.1 in
Height
58.5 in
100
168.7
104.8
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.31 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
110 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
50 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
657 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft