The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,500
 Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.6 inches shorter.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18)
104.8
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2806 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.49 %
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
16
Generation
B-K
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.98 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
26.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
83.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
83.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft