The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
€ 27,000

€ 22,200

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 7.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
71.7 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
59.1 in
Height
58.6 in
100
168.7
106.1
175.8
168.7 in
Length
175.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.98 %

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 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
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
600 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 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
904 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