The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (12 - 13)
€ 22,600

€ 19,600

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 13.1 cm shorter, 1.1 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1488
1825
2021
1510
1814
2013
1825 mm
Width
1814 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1488 mm
Height
1510 mm
2524
4288
2685
4419
4288 mm
Length
4419 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1346 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
47 kg
3.37 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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9.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.09 kg/bhp
12.33 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
610 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
130 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
434 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L