The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18)
€ 21,100
€ 17,600
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.6 inches shorter.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
99.9
168.4
104.8
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.86 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
16
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
113 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
833 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
