The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,100
 Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
105.7
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
456 lb
13.17 %
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*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
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
192 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
37 mpg
city
38 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
682 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
682 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft