The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g (12 - 14)
€ 22,300

€ 24,600

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
71.2 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
99.9
168.4
106.1
175.8
168.4 in
Length
175.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.27 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
129 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
129 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
49 mpg
49 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
610 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 107g Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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