The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 15)
€ 24,700

€ 20,900

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.46 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
45 mpg
city
52 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
759 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft