The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
€ 22,600
€ 25,100
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.6
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
99.4
168.8
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.17 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
610 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
