The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,200
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
71.9 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.6 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
168.8 in
Length
175.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.15 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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 GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft