The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14)
€ 24,200
€ 19,900
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
71.2 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
99.9
168.4
106.1
175.8
168.4 in
Length
175.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.12 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
16
Generation
P-J
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
645 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
