The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
€ 27,000
€ 21,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
71.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.1 in
Height
58.5 in
100
168.7
104.8
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.4 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI 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
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
600 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
108 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
