The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13)
€ 22,300
€ 18,100
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
59.4 in
99.9
168.4
105.7
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.88 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
610 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
