The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)

€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,500
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
72.4
79.5
71.9 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.6 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
106.1
175.8
168.8 in
Length
175.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.44 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft