The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

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 1.6 Turbo.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
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 1.6 Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

 REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft