The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 22,300
€ 24,400
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 1.6 Turbo.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 1.6 Turbo
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.88 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
610 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 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).
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
