The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,700
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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. 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 2.0 CDTI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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 2.0 CDTI
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.17 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft