The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,200
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.12 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft