The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15)
€ 27,000
€ 22,500
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.18 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
47 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
600 mi
Range
791 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
791 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
