The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 24,500
€ 18,500
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
58.6
71.9
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.6 in
Height
59.4 in
99.4
168.8
105.7
174
168.8 in
Length
174 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
633 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
