The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 28,900
€ 26,900
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.18 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 2.0 CDTI
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
