The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)
€ 27,000

€ 27,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.17 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
600 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
473 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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