The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,100
 Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..) Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
71.2
80.4
71.9 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.6 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
104.8
172
168.8 in
Length
172 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.31 %
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
648 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft