The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 24,200
€ 24,500
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6 CDTI
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.5
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
99.9
168.4
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 1.6 CDTI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
645 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
