The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 21,100
€ 26,900
€ 21,100
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 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
59.4 in
99.9
168.4
105.7
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.18 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
833 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 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
