The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,000
 Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..) Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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
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 (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 (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
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.4 %
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
143 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
174 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
174 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo

Performance

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

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
609 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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).
92.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft