The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 15)
€ 27,000

€ 21,800

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
59.1
71.7
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.7 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.1 in
Height
59.4 in
100
168.7
105.7
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.18 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
16
Generation
P-J
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 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
600 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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).
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
108 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft