The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
€ 22,600

€ 25,300

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 ECOTEC CNG.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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 ECOTEC CNG
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.33 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

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 CNG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22.4 lb✽
( 4 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
4 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
34 mpg
city
29.4 lb
49 mpg
highway
18.1 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
610 mi
Range
188 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
188 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
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).
46.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
46.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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