The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 19)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,600
 Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 19) Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.6 inches shorter.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 19)
71.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 19)
104.8
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2884 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.09 %
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 19)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft