The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19)
€ 22,600

€ 20,700

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.6 in
Height
58.5 in
99.4
168.8
104.8
172
168.8 in
Length
172 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.05 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 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 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 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 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
610 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 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).
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 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 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